WordPress plugin comparison
Code Engine vs Code Widget
At a glance
- Code Widget has more active installs: 3K+, against 800+ for Code Engine.
- On a typical day, Code Engine is downloaded about 58 times, Code Widget about 16.
- Code Engine is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews, against 4.9 from 35 reviews.
- Code Engine was updated more recently: Oct 25, 2026, against Jun 11, 2022 for Code Widget.
- Code Engine is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.1.0 for Code Widget.
- Code Widget has been around longer: since 2018, against 2024 for Code Engine.
Line by line
Code Engine leads on 5 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Code Engine |  Code Widget |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #7,333 | #3,738 |
| Active installs | 800+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.8K | 381 |
| Rating | 5.0(9) | 4.9(35) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.1.0 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.61 | ×0.01 |
| Last release | 14 days ago | 4 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 | 7.0 |
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